7 Oct 6pm Lecture by Prof. Michael Grunbart (Munster): 'Imperial Legacy'

  • Franklin Wilkins Bld, Waterloo campus

    Stamford St, London SE1 9NQ, London
    London, London SE1 9NQ
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Title: 'Imperial Legacy and Sacred Memory: Reassessing the Council of Nicaea (325) in Byzantine Context'

Abstract: This lecture explores the enduring influence of the Council of Nicaea on Byzantine conceptions of imperial authority and Christian orthodoxy. By examining Nicaea’s role as a place of memory, the council’s evolving reception, and Constantine the Great’s portrayal as a model for later emperors, the talk reveals how the event shaped both religious and political narratives in Byzantium. It underscores Constantine’s agency in establishing patterns of leadership and legitimacy within the Byzantine Empire.

Venue Details

Franklin Wilkins Bld, Waterloo campus

Stamford St, London SE1 9NQ, London
London, London SE1 9NQ Franklin Wilkins Bld, Waterloo campus
Centre for Hellenic Studies

The Centre for Hellenic Studies at King's College London is a unique grouping of academics in different disciplines and departments, with interests and expertise covering more than three millennia, from Aegean prehistory to the history, language, literature and culture of Greece, Cyprus and the worldwide Greek diaspora today.Founded in 1989, the Centre is committed to promoting knowledge and understanding of Greek history, language, and culture of all periods, and in particular the fostering of research with a comparative focus, whether cross-cultural or exploring the diachronic spectrum of Hellenism itself.